Founded 2024 • Liberty Village, Toronto
From Ukraine War Refugee to Toronto's Most Dedicated Dog Care Professional
After being forced to leave Ukraine due to war in May 2022, Kamila arrived in Toronto with no English, no savings - just nearly a decade of professional dog training experience. From working with police dogs to training for TV/film, she rebuilt her career from scratch and created the service she knew Toronto needed.
From Ukraine to Toronto: Kamila's Journey
How war, resilience, and a passion for dogs built Fluffy Paws
Police Dog Training in Ukraine
Started my journey working with police dogs in Ukraine, learning discipline, precision training, and how to handle dogs in high-pressure situations. This foundation taught me structure and consistency.
Private Training Business
After 2 years with police dogs, I transitioned to private clients in Ukraine, offering personalized training programs. This is where I learned that every dog is different and needs individualized attention.
Film & TV Dog Training
Prepared several dogs for TV shows and movies, including training my own dog for film work. Teaching dogs to perform on cue taught me patience, creativity, and how to work in high-pressure environments.
War Changed Everything
Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced me to leave my home. I arrived in Toronto with no English skills, no money savings, but nearly a decade of dog training experience. I had to start over completely.
Toronto Daycares - Learning Phase
Started working at different Toronto daycares to survive. This is when I saw the problems: no real training during care, rushed group walks with no individual attention, rigid package structures. I knew I could do better.
Rover & Building English Skills
While improving my English, I started serving dog owners independently through Rover. Word spread fast - people loved the individual attention and professional training I brought to every visit.
Business Launch
Met people who believed in my vision. Started small with independent pet care services to build capital, gain experience, and perfect my approach. Individual walks, behavior training, daily updates - the service I wished existed in Toronto.
Unexpected Rapid Growth
My service took off faster than expected. Happy clients spread the word throughout Liberty Village. I knew I could scale this properly, but I needed more space, employees, and resources to maintain quality.
The Struggle to Scale
Finding commercial space and financing took longer than expected. Toronto's commercial real estate is brutal, especially for a new immigrant. But I refused to compromise on my vision for professional, quality care.
Fluffy Paws Commercial Facility Opens!
Finally secured our commercial facility! After years of building trust one dog at a time, Fluffy Paws is now raising Toronto's pet care standards with a proper facility, growing trained team, and the same individual attention that made clients love my independent service.
How We Do Things Differently
From training police dogs in Ukraine to opening Toronto's most professional pet care facility, Kamila's nearly decade-long journey shaped these core principles that most Toronto daycares don't follow.
Training Is Part of Care, Not Extra
Every meal, walk, and play session is a chance to reinforce good behavior. Sit before eating. Recall during play. Leash manners on walks. It's not formal classes - it's steady improvement all day long.
Real Walks, Real Habits
Individual outdoor walks 2 times daily with leash training. No indoor potty islands that teach dogs to go inside. Your dog learns proper elimination habits and gets real exercise.
You Shouldn't Have to Wonder
Daily photos, digital session reports, online booking. You can see what your dog's day looks like - no more calling to ask "Is my dog okay?"
Flexible, Customer-Focused Service
Last-minute booking available. Weekly plans or pay-as-you-go. Late pickup until 9 PM. We work around your life, not the other way around.
15 Ways Fluffy Paws Raises the Bar
See exactly how we compare to typical Toronto daycares
Open 365 Days
Never closed. Ever.
Why This Matters
Open 7 days a week, 365 days including all holidays. Whether it's Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any other holiday, we're here for your pup. Most facilities close 20-30 days per year, leaving you scrambling for backup care.
Late Pickup Available
Life doesn't run 9-5. Neither do we.
Why This Matters
Stuck in traffic? Late meeting? No problem. We offer late pickup until 9 PM. Extra $10/hour fee applies after 7 PM, but beats the stress of rushing or finding last-minute alternatives. Typical facilities have rigid 5-7 PM cutoffs with no flexibility.
Behavior Training
Every day is a learning opportunity
Why This Matters
During play and boarding, our employees reinforce obedience all day - sit before meals, recall during play, leash manners on walks. We prevent sustained overexcitement, which can trigger stress and reactivity, by balancing play, rest, and learning. It’s not formal classes - just steady reinforcement that shapes better behavior. Most places supervise; we educate.
Individual Walks
Real outdoor walks 2 times a day
Why This Matters
Many places skip real walks - using indoor turf “potty islands” that teach dogs to go inside, or paid walks that don’t reinforce training. We provide one-on-one outdoor walks with staff who reinforce polite leash skills and proper elimination habits. Your dog gets real walks and real learning - not shortcuts that create problems at home.
Flexible Booking
Plans that adapt to your schedule
Why This Matters
Last-minute booking available (no walk-ins), with flexible weekly plans (1-day, 2-day, 3-day, or unlimited weekdays) or pay-as-you-go options. Advance booking recommended for guaranteed spots as capacity is limited. 24-hour cancellation notice required for daycare, 3 days for boarding. Most facilities require rigid advance bookings with no flexibility.
Daily Updates
See their day, every day
Why This Matters
You'll receive photos and videos of your pup during their stay - every single day. See them playing, napping, or learning. Stay connected even when you're apart. Many facilities only send updates if you pay extra or on request.
2-week stay with a long weekend? You only pay holiday rate for those 2-4 actual holiday days, not all 14 days. Unlike Rover and other providers who charge premium rates for your entire booking if it includes any holiday, we charge fairly. Save hundreds of dollars on extended stays.
Overnight staff on-site during boarding stays. Your dog is never alone. We monitor throughout the night for comfort and safety.
Years of hands-on experience with all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Not just pet sitters - dedicated professionals.
Facility disinfected every single day for health and hygiene. Clean environment = healthy dogs.
Dogs grouped by play style, and energy level for maximum safety and fun. No bullying, no stress.
Custom meals based on your dog's dietary needs, allergies, and preferences. No cross-contamination.
We administer pills, ointments, and follow vet instructions. Your dog's medical needs are met.
Extended travel? Weeks to months stays welcome. We'll care for your pup like family.
Easy parking and quick access in Liberty Village. No traffic nightmares or circling for spots like busy downtown facilities.
Book, manage, and update reservations 24/7 online. Simple, convenient, always accessible.
What We Believe
The principles that guide everything we do at Fluffy Paws
Quality Over Quantity
We limit group sizes to reasonable numbers. Every dog gets individual attention, not assembly-line care.
Always Improving
Dogs should leave better than they arrived. Behavior reinforcement, leash skills, manners-every day is progress.
Service That Fits Your Life
Flexible booking, late pickup, online management. Technology that makes your life easier, not harder.
Community-Focused
We're your Liberty Village neighbors building something we'd use ourselves. Not a corporate chain with rigid corporate rules.
Kamila
Founder & Lead Trainer
"After losing everything in Ukraine and starting over in Toronto, I built Fluffy Paws on one principle: quality over quantity. I personally select and train every team member to ensure your dog gets the professional care they deserve."
Meet Kamila & Her Team
After being forced to leave Ukraine in May 2022 due to war, Kamila rebuilt her career from scratch in Toronto. Nearly a decade of experience—from police dogs in Ukraine to film training to working at Toronto daycares—taught her what dogs really need and what Toronto's pet care industry was missing. After proving her approach with independent pet care and rapid word-of-mouth growth, she finally opened Fluffy Paws' commercial facility in November 2025. Now she personally trains every team member in her methods.
Our Care Team
Zhasmin
Care Specialist
Oleksandr
Care Specialist
Petr
Care Specialist
Natalia
Care Specialist
Join Our Team
Passionate about dogs? We're hiring!
Our Premium Services
Dog Daycare
Socialization, Fun & Professional Care
Supervised play groups
Active exercise & fun
Training reinforcement
Daily photo updates
Dog Boarding
24/7 Care for Extended Stays
24/7 supervision
Individual suites
Same training care
Regular updates
What Pet Parents Say
Join hundreds of happy customers who trust us with their furry friends
See the Difference Yourself
Meet Kamila, tour the facility, and see how we do things differently. Your dog will tell you if it's the right fit. Schedule your free meet & greet today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our daycare services
Fluffy Paws offers flexible daycare options: Pay-as-you-go rates are $58 Mon-Fri, $65 weekends, or $38 for half-days (any 6-hour window between 7 AM - 7 PM).
Our best value comes from weekly plans that auto-renew: 1-day/week at $56/day, 2-days at $53/day, 3-days at $50/day, or unlimited weekdays for $235/week ($47/day).
We also offer prepaid day packages for flexible bulk savings: 5-day package at $270 ($54/day), 10-day at $520 ($52/day), or 20-day at $980 ($49/day). Credits are valid for 90 days.
All pricing includes supervised play, socialization, basic training reinforcement, meals (if you bring food), and regular photo updates. Advance booking required (no walk-ins), 24-hour cancellation notice.
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Unlike typical Toronto daycares, Fluffy Paws is open 365 days a year (never closed, even holidays), offers late pickup until 9 PM ($10/hour after 7 PM) for when life runs late, and provides last-minute booking with flexible plans. Every dog gets personalized behavior training during daycare at no extra cost - sit before meals, recall during play, leash manners on walks. We provide 2 individual outdoor walks daily (not group walks or indoor potty islands), ensuring proper elimination habits and real training reinforcement. Daily photo/video updates included.
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Yes! Dog daycare is excellent for socialization and structured play. The key requirement is that your dog must be fully vaccinated (rabies required), with 2 weeks wait after final vaccinations. We don't separate by age - we group dogs by size, energy level, and temperament for maximum safety and compatibility. This ensures every dog, regardless of age, gets appropriate playmates and supervision.
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Our boarding service at $85/night ($95 on peak long-weekend nights) includes:
• 3+ daily walks
• Supervised playtime with other boarding guests
• Medication administration (if needed)
• Three meals per day (bring your own food)
• Bedtime routine and comfort care
• Photo/Video updates
• 24/7 professional staff supervision
Advance booking required (no walk-ins). 3-day cancellation notice required.
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All dogs must have current rabies vaccinations. Puppies must wait 2 weeks after their final vaccinations before attending. We accept vaccination records from any licensed Canadian veterinarian. You'll need to bring vaccination records to your free consultation, and we'll verify them before your dog's first session starts.
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To book services through our website, you must first register an account. The registration process will appear when you select a service to book, or you can create an account by clicking 'Sign Up' on the login form.
During registration, you'll provide your dog's information, answer questions about your dog's needs, and set up your account for future bookings. Returning clients simply log in to book services.
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We require advance notice for cancellations:
• Daycare: 24-hour notice required. Full refund with 24+ hours notice; no refund under 24 hours
• Boarding: 3-day notice required. Full refund with 3+ days notice; maximum 50% refund under 3 days
• Weekly Plans: 24-hour notice required. Unused days refundable with 24+ hours notice; not refundable under 24 hours
This helps us manage capacity and ensures fair access for all clients.
Our weekly plans offer the best value for regular daycare and apply to weekdays only:
• Choose 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, or unlimited weekday plans
• Plans auto-renew weekly for consistency
• Use any weekdays that work for your schedule
• Weekend days can be purchased separately at our standard weekend rate - they are NOT included in weekly plans
• Unused weekday days do NOT roll over to the next week
• Statutory holidays are excluded from plans
Plans can be paused or cancelled.
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Prepaid day packages let you buy daycare days in bulk at a discounted rate — the more you buy, the more you save:
• 5-Day Package: $270 ($54/day — save $20 vs single-day rate)
• 10-Day Package: $520 ($52/day — save $60)
• 20-Day Package: $980 ($49/day — save $180)
Each credit equals one full weekday of daycare. Use credits on any available weekday — no fixed schedule required. Credits are valid for 90 days from purchase and do not roll over after expiry. Purchase packages through your client portal.
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A meet & greet consultation is essential for ensuring the safety and comfort of all dogs in our care. During this free 30-minute session:
• We assess your dog's temperament and social skills
• We test how your dog interacts in our facility
• We evaluate specific needs for personalized care
• We answer all your questions about our services
• You decide if Fluffy Paws is the right fit
This process ensures the best possible experience for your dog and all our guests.
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